Housing

Frederick County has a variety of residential housing options, from downtown Frederick condominums to spacious homesteads in the country. A variety of styles and architecture can be found to suit even the most discerning househunter. For assistance with residential housing, visit the Frederick County Association of Realtors website to search for a Realtor.

Employers in the area are joining the State of Maryland's newest homeownership initiative, House Keys 4 Employees, an employer partnership program, to help Maryland's workforce become homeowners through a creative match program with the State of Maryland.

Frederick County Housing Availability Source: US Census Bureau, 2008 American Community Survey
Total Housing Units	84,746
Occupied Housing Units	80,360
Homeowner Vacancy Rate	1.7%
Rental Vacancy Rate	5.6%

Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area Housing Affordability Source: Metropolitan Regional Information Systems (MRIS)
County	2009 Median Sales Price
Frederick County, MD	$235,000
Loudon County, VA	$335,000
Fairfax County, VA	$353,000
Howard County, MD	$340,000
Montgomery County, MD	$340,000
Washington, D.C.	$375,000

Frederick County Rental Affordability Source: US Census Bureau, 2008 American Community Survey
Gross Rent	Number of Units
Less than $200	202
$200 to $299	278
$300 to $499	1,004
$500 to $749	2,674
$750 to $999	4,189
$1,000 to $1,499	6,943
$1,500 or more	2,569
No cash rent	1,245
Median (dollars)	1,032

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